5L bottling from one of Veneto's oldest producers is a practical and rewarding choice

and a surprising undercurrent of dark chocolate

the finish trails off with mellow richness and lingering warmth

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Truchard Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros 2012 croatia 5L bottling from one ofTruchard Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros 2012 is an estate grown, French oak barrel fermented Carneros Chardonnay bottled at 14. 1% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Rated 88 points by Wine Enthusiast, this vintage stands out for its bone dry, mineral driven profilea departure from the lush, buttery Chardonnays that dominate the region. Clay based vineyard soils and a deliberately restrained approach to malolactic fermentation preserve a crackling acidity